LANGLADE COUNTY - Langlade County Crimestoppers hope people will use a new smartphone app to help fight crime.

Crimestoppers started in 2006. But it started using an app called P3 in March .

The app replaces the texting program that was previously used to report crimes.

"It's starting off slow but it's getting better, and as technology changes, the way for the public to report crimes gets easier," said Langlade County Crimestoppers President Kevin Schramke.

The program allows people to report crimes anonymously. But law enforcement reminds people that 911 should always be the first call if you see an actual crime being committed.

"It's not so much for crimes being committed at the moment, but for information on crimes that have been committed or if you know something about crimes, this is where Crimestoppers comes in," said Schramke.

Reports go directly to the police and the Langlade County Sheriff's Office.

If a report leads to an arrest, the reporter is eligible for a cash reward.

The app can be downloaded on any smartphone app store. Just search for Antigo under the Wisconsin location options.

MADISON - The chairman of the Wisconsin Elections Commission is urging the U.S. Supreme Court to rule quickly in a challenge to how the state's political boundaries were drawn following redistricting in 2011.

Commission Chairman Mark Thomsen said Tuesday that the state wants a fast decision following next week's oral arguments so maps for upcoming elections next year will be in place as soon as possible. The court is being asked by Democratic voters to overturn Republican-drawn legislative district maps. The Democrats argue the maps are unconstitutional and give Republicans an unfair advantage.

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